5 Best Out Of Office Email Reply Examples

Sep 15, 2014

Taking a vacation provides you with the best opportunity to leave a unique out of office email reply. This can be creative and unique or include some of the more popular message types as found in the below examples. Some of the best out of office messages are listed below.

Thank you for your email. [office name] is closed for[day of week], [month] [day], [year] to [day of week], [month] [day], [year]. I will have limited access to email during this time. Your message is very important to me and I will respond when I return on [day of week], [month] [day], [year].

Thank you for your email. I am out of the office from [date] to [date] and unable to respond at this time. I will have intermittent access to emails and will respond as soon as I can prior to my return on [date]. Should the matter be urgent and you require immediate assistance, please contact [Name, phone number and email address].

Thank you for your email. I am out of the office from [day of week], [month] [day], [year] to [day of week], [month] [day], [year] and unable to respond at this time. I will review your message following my return on [day of week], [month] [day], [year]. If you need immediate assistance, contact [name, phone number, and email address]. Thank you for your understanding.

Thank you for your email. I am out of the office until [day of week], [month] [day], [year] and your email will not be forwarded. Should the matter be important, please contact [name] at [email address] in my absence.

Thank you for your email. I am out of the office with limited access and will return on [day of week], [month] [day], [year]. Your message is very important to me and I will respond as soon as possible. If you need immediate assistance, please contact [name] at [number].

Taking a real vacation is becoming more abnormal each passing week. More than 82% of vacationeers check their office messages while on vacation. Research has shown that it is good to wind down from work, benefiting both your physical and emotional state. This quality family time can also enhance your relationship with your loved ones. The below infographic provides some interesting facts and stats about vacationing and work.

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